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The Vive Focus 3 On The International Space Station Is Now Being Used For Exercise Too

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The VR headset on the International Space Station is now being used for exercise as well as mental health. In November HTC sent a Vive Focus 3 to the International Space Station on a SpaceX Cargo Dragon autonomous spacecraft launched to resupply the station as part of NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program.

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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

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Moreover, immersive technology can improve students’ learning experience while teaching them to embrace technology. From virtual field trips on the planet Mars to roleplaying as histories greatest public figures, here are eight fascinating examples of immersive technology in modern education: Credit: Umiversiv.

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HTC’s VIVE Focus 3 is Being Used in Space

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HTC’s VIVE Focus 3 has expanded its utility aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as it is being used to support physical and mental health. The VIVE Focus 3 is operating as part of vital exercise routines by astronauts in conjunction with a FERGO exercise bike and a VR experience created by the Danish Aerospace Company.

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Immersive Technology for Education: How Virtual Reality Will Change the Learning Process

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Giants such as Oculus, HTC, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Walmart, and many others have been implementing their technologies in this field for a long time. VR technologies allow the user to fully immerse themselves in the world created by computer technology, and that is its main advantage. Visibility.

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First-Of-Its-Kind Mixed Reality Fitness Game Makes Its Way To Vive Focus Plus

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HitMotion: Reloaded blends VR, MR, and exercise to create a truly unique fitness experience. With the introduction of immersive entertainment, gaming is no longer a strictly sedentary experience. Developed by New Technology Walkers , HitMotion: Reloaded is a new exercise game that’s half boxing, half dodging, and 100% cardio fun.

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SenseGlove Debut Nova 2 Haptic Glove

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SenseGlove, an innovator in immersive haptic feedback hardware, opened pre-orders for its Nova 2 product, a glove which directs pressure-based feedback to the palm and hands of a headset operator. SenseGlove is currently running pre-orders for its product starting at €5,999.

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HTC Invests in 17 AR/VR Startups in Latest Vive X Accelerator Program

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HTC is now on its fourth batch in its $100 million accelerator program, which offers education, investment and mentorship to startups doing unique and and interesting things around VR and AR. The Primitive Immersive Development Environment turns complex software analyses into interactive 3D structures that are displayed in collaborative VR.